Monday, November 14, 2011

The Craft Shows are over but there are still orders to fill....

In the last 2 weeks, I have participated in one very successful craft show and a not-so-successful one. It's always a gamble to know what buyers will find appealing. The second show was at the Garden Club of a friend and I had a great time, spoke with really nice women and listened and watched a very interesting speaker. The day was not a loss by any means. You just can't be a winner everywhere. I still have several orders to make and fill so I don't have time for a long post but I thought you'd like to see some pictures of what has been on my desk....and the kitchen table....and the coffee table....and in the living room (where my Cricut machine is for now). I have been churning out banners like mad and my shoulders and neck are paying the price. Still, I wouldn't change my craft for anything. I am constantly inspired and already thinking about some spring projects!

Some of the cake/candle stands

The banners...remember that you can click on the picture to enlarge

(Sandy, the mice are cut from the Winter Frolic cartridge and the saying was done on the computer in mixed fonts...I knew you'd want to know)

I missed photographing several banners, some of them can be seen hanging at the fair. I would be lost without the 3M hooks and mini clothespins...they make life so much easier!

For the Garden Club ladies, I wanted to offer some items that I thought would appeal to

gardeners and flower lovers...some decorated journals

Here are some better pictures of the wipe-off boards...

Each board is a 7X7-inch acrylic scalloped square, back with pretty paper and tied with vintage seam binding. They came with the stand and the pen.

More banners....

I've gone through a ton of paper and rolls and rolls of adhesive. I love making banners and will make more Christmas themed ones cause my peeps at work want﻿ to see them.

Let me ask you....do you have a favorite banner?

I hope to be visiting and commenting more this week but for now, I must get back to the banners.

Eight banners are almost complete and just to give you an idea...

there are 55 pieces to each Give Thanks banner. I have made 6 of them.

18 comments:

I have been down with a cold that I got on the airplane back to Arizona, I just know it that's where I got it! I love all of these things.....Did the gardening journal sell? If not I would like to BUY it, I want to start keeping track of my little garden in the backyard.....LOVE the simple lines and the garden tool! We have to get you down here to help me with my Cricut! I still look at it like it is going to bite me! LOL I have been coughing for two weeks now....no infection just coughing......no sleep either. I had to back out of E's tag swap....just too pooped to participate! :) Love ya! Sandy

HI Joyce! wow, youve been very busy! I LOVE the banner with the mice.. sooooooo stinking cute! Youre making me want to make one, but I have too many other things to do first!yes, I did see your last post.. surprised that I didnt comment though.. maybe I looked at it from work. I wouldnt have left a comment from there as I don tlike to sigh in to anything on my work computer! anyways.... off I go.. need to clean up the kitchen and get ready for bed!sweet dreams!xoxovivian

Now I see exactly how busy you really were! I'm glad one of the shows was successful, and that you found some good in the other! Everything you created is fabuous and so cheerful! Just like you! Hugs, Heidi

You are such a talented lady! All the banners, the wipe-off boards and everything else look awesome. My favorite is the "Not a creature was stirring" banner. Glad you had one good show. Have fun making all your orders!

You have been crazy busy haven't you. Everything looks so great!Since you asked, I would say Merry & Bright is my FAVORITE followed by Eat Cake and Ho Ho Ho.Your fingers must be tired. What type of adhesives do you use?

Joyce,You really did an outstanding job on this sale. i love your cake stands. Beautiful plates on top. your banners are just the best. The Merry and Bright is so cheery! That is my favorite. Hope you are soon done with the orders and have a time to rest!Big hugs,Suz

Ohhhhhh, it looks like you're becoming the queen of cute banners!!!!! You sure do beautiful work, Joyce. I'm so glad to hear you had great success at one of your Fairs and now have special orders coming in. Be careful not to over-do. xoxo,Mary Lou